Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $44,430 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.36
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $53,010
Employed locally 5,110
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $38,020
    50th (median)
    $44,430
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $53,010

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,270
    Anchorage, AK $47,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,120
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,850

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,020
    Office Clerks, General$39,810
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,990
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,170
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Raleigh, NC is $21.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.49 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Raleigh, NC is 0.5% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Raleigh?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,020.